Charities for the Holidays

This year we are really making an effort to teach the kids about families that are less fortunate or somehow in need.

I regularly follow the blog Cake Wrecks. It is the most hilarious site dedicated to cakes that have somehow gone horribly wrong. Today is the first day of their 'Christmas Charity Countdown'.
Every day for 12 days Jen will post the link to a different charity and they ask for only a $1 donation. Jen and her hubby started this last year instead of buying each other gifts.

Today's charity is Give Kids the World. This is an awesome organization in Florida that provides no-cost vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

So, if you are looking for a way to make a difference, this is a great way to give back and make a huge difference by only spending $12.
We will be donating $5 each day.
And, I challenge you to not miss a day.

~Julie

A friend in need.....

Okay, so everyone know that I have triplets.
I'm also a member of a triplet/quad support group.
Wednesday evening one of our members was in a very serious car accident.
She was driving her van with all 6 of her children with her when she went over a hill and a pickup truck hit her head-on. Here is the story:
http://www.wlwt.com/traffic/19850338/detail.html
I believe at this point she is expected to make it, but the doctors still have her listed as 'critical' so things can change at any time. Today, she is in her second surgery of 12+ hours to repair damage. Basically every bone from her pelvis down was broken.
She is now looking at many months of hospital/rehab stay.
Obviously her family is devastated right now. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
Our support group has set up a family fund. If you are able to donate, even $1, please follow the below link and donate whatever you able to help this family.
Thanks so much for reading my blog.
Julie
http://www.tristatemultiples.com/